Heroin Addiction Treatment in San Diego, California
Heroin addiction is a serious condition that affects individuals, families, and communities. An opioid, heroin acts as a depressant, minimizing sensations of pain and producing feelings of relaxation and reduced tension and anxiety. Heroin is highly addictive, leading to dependence and symptoms that can include nausea, heart damage, and impaired brain function.
Though heroin is an addictive drug, effective treatment can help individuals reach sobriety and ongoing recovery. Our care for heroin addiction includes traditional and holistic treatment services. Treatment from West Coast Recovery Centers is offered through an intensive outpatient day program, an intensive outpatient night program, and partial hospitalization.
Addiction Signs
Signs of heroin addiction include:
Drug paraphernalia, such as syringes, pipes or dirty spoons | Empty plastic bags with a powdery white substance
More time spent obtaining, using and recovering from the drug | Withdrawal from family, friends and activities
Impotence or reduced sexual function | Requiring more of the drug to get the same effects | Withdrawal symptoms
Professional Treatment for Heroin Addiction
Our intensive outpatient program (IOP) and partial hospitalization program (PHP) are in place to treat those with heroin addiction and other substance use disorders. Our treatment services include:
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
This commonly used talk therapy is to help individuals adjust thoughts and behaviors, reshaping negatives to support wellness. CBT sessions are directed by a therapist and give attention to both cognitive and behavioral well-being.
Dialectical Behavioral Therapy (DBT)
A mindfulness-based therapy, DBT deals with emotional regulation and is used to treat substance abuse, borderline personality disorder, and other conditions. Part of this overall therapy approach is the involvement of DBT skills groups that support decision-making aligned with goals.
Individual Therapy
A personalized assessment when a treatment program begins sets the stage for individual therapy. Each client is assigned a therapist and has an individualized treatment plan incorporating heroin abuse goals and other elements to support wellness.
Group Therapy
Both topic groups and process groups are part of treatment at the center. These therapy offerings are to help individuals build communication skills while connecting with others.
Detoxification
As one of the beginning stages of addiction recovery, detoxification is a process to help rid the body of harmful substances. The medical detox services we provide are custom-designed to help individuals move forward to improved wellness. We provide medical detox services, meaning that there is professional healthcare supervision of the process.
Substance Abuse Psychoeducation
Clients receive educational support to help them understand themselves in relation to their addiction. Seminars and courses are provided.
Yoga Therapy
Those dealing with heroin and other substance abuse disorders often have low levels of GABA (Gamma-Aminobutyric Acid), a neurotransmitter that affects nervous system balance. Yoga has been shown to help increase GABA levels. Yoga therapy is a method for treating the mind and body at the same time.
Mindfulness and Meditation Care
We utilize mindfulness and meditation as part of a holistic approach to treatment. These can be combined with traditional therapies to help provide a wider range of treatment.
Red Road Curriculum
This approach involves “Walking the Red Road” in connection to the seven sacred virtues of the Lakota: prayer, honesty, humility, compassion, respect, generosity, and wisdom.
Aftercare Services from West Coast
Our offerings also include aftercare support to extend care after treatment completion. Aftercare support includes contact from our staff during the first 60 days following at-center treatment and a personalized discharge plan.
Dual Diagnosis Care
A substance abuse disorder, such as a heroin addiction, is sometimes present along with a mental health condition. This constitutes a dual diagnosis, also known as a co-occurring disorder.
Dual diagnosis care is available at West Coast Recovery Centers for those with heroin addiction and mental health issues.
Our dual diagnosis care includes various treatment modalities, including acceptance and commitment therapy (ACT) and medication-assisted treatment (MAT). Treatment offerings for dual diagnoses also include CBT, DBT, and trauma-informed care, including trauma-informed yoga. Breathwork, meditation, and art therapy are also offered.
San Diego Treatment Center for Heroin Addiction
Heroin rehab is available in San Diego through our intensive outpatient and partial hospitalization services. We invite you to learn about the benefits of our personalized treatment. To learn more about our heroin rehab programs, contact the West Coast Recovery Centers staff at (760) 492-6385.
We work with most major insurance companies on an in-network basis.